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Harvey’s Brewery (Lewes)
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THIS ANCIENT BORO
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01580 388815
THIS ANCIENT BORO
This Ancient Boro’ was formally known as the Honeymoon Chinese Restaurant and prior to that Loong Sing Chinese Restaurant dating back to 1968. But prior to closing it’s doors in 1968 the site had for many years been a Public House and had been owned by Whitbread and known as This Ancient Boro’, prior to that it had been managed by a Obadieh Edwards (the family are still affiliated with the town) owned by The Tenterden Brewery and called The New Inn. Therefore, having acquired the site in May 2018, it seemed only right and fitting that it should return to it’s former name. There are still many people in the area that can still remember it as a pub, indeed it was the local of Ray’s (co-owner) father although he maintains he’s too young to have gone in there himself!!!
The new incarnation of the site is a mixture of the old pub itself and the relatively new idea of a Micro-pub. It has all the appeal of the Micro-pub idea, which is, NO LIVE MUSIC, NO GAMING MACHINES AND NO PROLONGED TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS. (Our ethos is if you wish to hold a long telephone conversation, by all means use our seated area outside). The main variation from the original idea of a Micro pub (which is the Butchers Arms at Herne in Kent) is that we will be doing food in the form of Tapas, which we feel we feel will be as sociable as a micro-pub is intended to be. There will of course be a wide range of Ales and Ciders, with the intention of making available, styles of beer (such as Porters, Stout’s and Mild’s along with various Bitter’s) and Cider’s from around the country. Keg products such as Lagers Guinness and gassed Cider, will not be available, however, there will be some bottled Lager. We will also be featuring a wide range of Gin’s, with Anno from Marden in Kent supplying our House Gin and House Vodka.
Harvey’s Brewery (Lewes)
Hunters Brewery (Devon)
Old Dairy Brewery (Tenterden)
Cotleigh Brewery (Taunton)
Old Dairy Brewery (Tenterden)
Iron Pier Brewery (Gravesend)
Hop Daemon Brewery (Newnham)
Nightingale (Tenterden)
Hendersons (Faversham)
Double Vision Cider (Boughton Monchelsea)
Wise Owl (High Halden)
Double Vision (Boughton Monchelsea)
Our Wine List includes a lovely selection of Spanish Wines to complement the various Home Cooked Tapas. We have also included some more sought after wines including some from Gusbourne Vineyard based in Appledore, Kent.
Piney juniper with herbaceous and floral notes
Paired with Fever-Tree Elderflower tonic
Garnished with lime and ginger
A blend of strawberys, blackberries and elderberries alongside cocoa, cardamom and orange.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic
Garnished with strawberry
Big, bold and woody on the palate with juniper, spices, citrus and Kentish hops.
Paired with Fever-Tree Aromatic tonic
Garnished with a lemon wedge
Inspired by the traditional sloe gin liqueur, Boodles Mulberry is a fresh interpretation of a British classic
Paired with Fever-Tree Lemon tonic
Garnished with Lemon
Beautifully sweet Siville marmalade thoughout.
Paired with Fever-Tree Lemon tonic
Garnished with a orange wedge
Sweet and citric with a bitter almond finish
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic
Garnished with a slice of pink grapefruit.
Freshly pressed rhubarb and Bramley apple juice, straight from the farm create a tangy and tart gin
Paired with Fever-Tree Ginger Ale
Garnished with a slice of Rhubarb.
Citrus in flavor, but with the addition of tonic this gin goes from a indigo blue to a soft pink.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Garnished with a slice of pink grapefruit.
The cucumber’s sweetness subtly complements the vibrant botanical ingredients results in a delicate and unique taste
Paired with Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic
Garnished with cucumber.
Delightfully infused with cucumber and rose petal.
Paired with Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic
Garnished with a slice cucumber.
Distilled with Sicilian blood oranges, Italian juniper, and five additional traditional botanicals to give a zesty citrus flavor.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Garnished with orange.
Very citrus foward and fesh, with touches of woody juniper and authentic lemon.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Garnished with a lemon peel.
The headkine sweet and floral flavors of this limited edition are peper and pear.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Garnished with pear.
With a delicate touch of liqurice this gin offers intence aromas of strawbery and juniper, combined with subtle citrus notes.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Garnished with lemon or lime peel.
A floral blend of hand picked peas and home grown hay, with traditional home grown distillates..
Paired with Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic
Garnished with a sugersnap pea.
Yorkshire gooseberries bring an unmistakable tangy sharpness, tempered with fruity sweetness and classic citrus.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Garnished with a lemon wedge.
This gin has the succulent fruity sweetness of cherry, a touch of spice and a slight citrus tang.
Paired with Fever-Tree Lemon Tonic
Garnished with a wedge of lime.
This gin has the succulent fruity sweetness of cherry, a touch of spice and a slight citrus tang.
Paired with Fever-Tree Lemon Tonic
Garnished with a wedge of lime.
Clear and poignant juniper aromas with a light spice.
Paired with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic
Garnished with a lemon twist.
Brilliant British blackberry gin, with a touch of Cornish wildflower honey.
Paired with Fever-Tree Ginger Ale
Garnished with lime & mint.
Distilled in the same fashion as Tarquins’s Original Dry but is then infused with fresh rhubarb and raspberries.
Paired with Fever-Tree Ginger Ale
Garnished with raspberries.
A herbaceous explosion on the palate that is fresh and distinctive with a beautiful citrus and minty finish.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Garnished with orange & mint.
Sweet notes of elderflower are gently enhanced with a crisp juniper hit.
Paired with Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Tonic
Garnished with Lime.
Apple-sharp, pear-sweet high notes to the smooth English gin base, for a unique alluring taste.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Garnished with apple.
Subtly tart with clear rhubarb influence. A twist of orange sweetness and a herbaceous coriander brings balance to the palate.
Paired with Fever-Tree Ginger Ale
Garnished with orange.
PREMIUM INDIUM INDIAN TONIC WATER
Uniquely fresh tasting with subtle and supportive citrus notes that are perfectly balanced by naturally sourced quine.
REFRESHINGLY LIGHT TONIC WATER
By using fruit sugars, Fever-Tree have created a naturally sourced, low calorie tonic with 46% fewer calories.
ELDERFLOWER TONIC WATER
Soft, subtle flavors of freshly handpicked elderflower give a perfect balance to the tonic’s natural quinine.
MEDITERRANEAN TONIC WATER
By using rosemary and lemon-thyme from the shores of Provence, Fever-Tree have created a unique tonic with a delicately sweet herbaceous taste.
LEMON TONIC WATER
Made with only the finest Sicilian lemons, using the ‘sfumatrice’ extraction method to produce a refreshing citrus taste.
AROMATIC TONIC WATER
Made using South American angostura bark, perfectly balanced with sweet, spicy notes of cardamom, ginger, vanilla and pimento berry.
GINGER ALE
Made with a blend of three rare and unique gingers to give an incredibly aromatic ginger ale.
GINGER BEER
A blend of three different rare and unique ginger roots have been used to make a authentic fiery ginger beer.
Bright citrus characteristics on the nose with vibrant apple fruit flavours and a zesty twang courtesy of the sauvignon Blanc on the palate. A long clean finish with hints of grapefruit.
A brilliant plle straw coloured wine, fresh and clean with hints of lemon, pineapple and nectarine and a long crisp citrusy finish.
An elegant, soft and dry white wine with excellent flinty minerality.
Fresh floral nose with orange blossom and hints of lemon citrus. The palate has a fresh apricot citrus flavours, lively and zesty.
This award winning New Zealand white is dry with classic mown grass, green-capsicum and tropical fruit characteristics.
With rich fruit, this Petit Chablis has remarkable elegance and finesse, far superior than the name “Petit” might suggest
Light & refreshing this Tempranillo Rose wine is dry to the taste with a mouth watering fruity finish.
A fresh, lively wine with hints of strawbery, redcurrent and cherry. Full bodied and rounded with a chrisp and lingering finish.
A delicate blend of soft summer fruits and light acidity combine to produce a gentle dry blush.
A rounded, medium bodied, dry rose. Gently fruity on the nose with a strawberry and cherry aromas, quite full in flavour with soft bery fruits and spiciness on the finish.
This is a fruity medium to full-bodied red wine with a rich palate showing charming juicy strawberry notes married with spice and vanilla tones.
A typical Chilean Merlot with a rich mix of blackcurrent and plum flavours and a hint of leather supported by wonderful soft tannins.
Deep red coloured wine with violet hues. Intense aromas of ripe fruit which are varietal. On the palate, the wine is delightfully refreshing and fruity.
Fruity, black cherries and blackberries are combined with sweet vanilla spice and nutty aromas to provide a complex nose.
A magnificent Spanish red Rioja with lovely plum and spicy flavors which continue though to a long complex finish.
This French Beaujolais Cru Villages is dry and light with a flowery aromas and strawberry fruits on the palate with an elegant finish.
A super Spanish sparkling wine, dry with loads of bubbles – made in the traditional method.
A delightful easy drinking sparkler. A touch of retained sugar adds a pleasing sweetness to the crisp and aromatic palate.
Very pale and delicate in colour with a candied sweets and fruit salad flavours. Clean cut sparkling rose fizzler.
Red fruit aromas of cherry and strawberry with a touch of cinnamon and spice, citrus fruit flavours with refreshing finish.
Delicate pink colour with a palate of red, ripe strawberries fresh cherries and red currants with a crisp creamy finish.
Meatballs in a rich tomato sauce
(Spanish omelette with Goats Cheese & Red Onion, Served cold) Spanish Omelette – V
Kidneys in a sherry & Madeira sauce
King prawns in chilli, garlic & white wine
Sardines cooked on the griddle in Lime & Chilli
Potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce – V
A meaty white fish deep fried, served with Lemon & Garlic Mayonnaise
Deep Fried Manchego – V
Citrus Lamb Skewers
Whitebait
Croquettes with Chorizo , Ham & Cheese, Blue Cheese, Seafood or mixture
Courgette & butternut squash pan fried with oregano & goats cheese - V
Chicken & Chorizo Stew
Garlic Mushrooms in Vegan Butter - Vegan
Chicken Wings with a spicy tomato sauce
Chicken Livers with smoked bacon & sherry
Selection of dipping oils & bread - Vegan
All Tapas are served with a selection of Sourdough & Rustic Bread
Food Allergies and intorances are important, please speak to one of our staff about the ingredients in your Tapas when placing your order
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